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As go consumers, so goes the U.S. economy. Consequently, last month’s news about weak September retail sales raised yellow flags about fourth-quarter economic growth.

With the Commerce Department set to release the October retail numbers Friday, three details are worth considering to gauge whether September’s disappointment was a new trend for consumers or just an aberration. Read More »

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